TTP Episode 70 - 1840 CollaborationKyle Vetter from 1840 Brewing joins the fellas to discuss the "Year of the Collaboration" in 2019. Specifically Koselig, the Raw IPA collaboration beer between 1840 and the Tap Takeover Podcast which will be released this Friday and Saturday at the brewery! We also touch on Kyle's recent collaborations with Eagle Park Brewing and Mikerphone Brewing, as well as the importance of challenging yourself to learn and master new brewing methods! Grab a bottle of Koselig Raw IPA and join us for the fun. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9891023

TTP Episode 69 - ComponentThe Tap Takeover Podcast returns to a familiar spot to meet a new family of brewers in Bay View, WI. Component Brewing has taken over the taproom and brewing location once held by Eagle Park and Enlightened Brewing, but they have certainly left their mark on the space. We sit down with Jonathan, Steve and DJ Kowalske to discuss their reasons for making Bay View their home, the challenges of starting small, and the inspiration for their fun beer names. Grab a pint of Rose’s Sour and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9613727

TTP Smells Like a Beer Fest Preview - MikerphoneIt's almost time for the 2nd Annual Smells Like a Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing, and we at the Tap Takeover Podcast are thrilled and honored to bring our listeners with us to the event through exclusive coverage on April 27th! But first, Andy sits down with owner Mike Pallen to discuss plans for the 2019 Fest, as well as some Breaking News on the changes to bottle allotments for the BA Smells Like Bean Spirit release. Join us for a quick 20 minute update on the Fest! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9425633

TTP Joint Beer Fest News - Eagle Park and Untitled ArtA quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP in anticipation of the 4/20 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing! Andy sits down with Eagle Park owner Jackson Borgardt to discuss plans for the 2nd annual Joint Beer Release, as well as their collaboration beer with Untitled Art being brewed for the event. Stay tuned all week for more breaking news and exclusive TTP coverage of this exciting festival! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9335495

TTP Episode 68 - Phase Three Beer NewsWe've got a quick update from the Beer News Department at the TTP. Having produced their very first beer as a new brewery this past weekend, it's time to say Happy Birthday to Phase Three Brewing in Illinois! We sat down with Shaun Berns and Evan Morris to discuss plans for their newest adventure into brewing, their shared experiences at both RAM and More, as well as their recent collaboration with Eagle Park Brewing for the upcoming Joint Beer Fest on 4/20! Extra Extra, join us for some breaking news!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9288404

TTP Episode 67 - R'NogginThe Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" down to the Wisconsin-Illinois border to chat with the owners of R'Noggin Brewery in Kenosha! We sit down with brothers Jeff and Kevin Bridleman to get the inside scoop on the 70 beers that they've brewed in 3 years. Ever wanted to know the story behind the little girl and her white rabbit on their artwork? We've got the answers, and also lots of breaking news! Grab a bottle of Pre Dawn Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/9086780

TTP Episode 66 - Barrel BrokerCome join the Tap Takeover Podcast as we sit down with the Barrel Broker, John Gill. Barrel aging of beers has grown significantly in recent years and John supplies over 90% of the barrels and racks in the Milwaukee area, and ships barrels to all 50 states and around the world. We enjoy a few barrel-aged beers as John tells us about the variety of Spirit and Wine barrels he supplies and what makes for a good barrel. Grab a pint of your favorite barrel-aged beer and listen in. It's a beautiful thing!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/8730317

TTP Episode 65 - Miller Valley Part 2The Tap Takeover Podcast crew is back for Part Two of the Miller Valley Brewery interview with Kain Escobar! Kain continues to go to the vault for some tasty, experimental beers and some funny stories from the brewery. He also tells us about Flying Hippo and even shares what beers he would have on tap if he started his own brewery. Grab a pint and join us for Part Two! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/8388926

TTP Episode 64 - Miller Valley Part 1To begin Season 3, we journey deep into the bowels of MillerCoors for a 2-Part Interview to finally sit down with Kain Escobar and discuss Miller Valley Brewing - the experimental portion of MillerCoors' production! Kain gives us the low-down on what it's like working for a large brewing company and how his smaller division operates more like a microbrewery. Go find yourself an ice-cold High Life and enjoy Part 1 of our interview with Miller Valley Brewing! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/8202728

TTP Episode 63 - Season 2 BloopersAs we wrap up another season of the Tap Takeover Podcast, we like to take the time to revisit some of our favorite bloopers from 2018. Let's just say that drinking high ABV beers with professional brewers, and then speaking into a microphone, can have some hilarious consequences. So sit back, grab a pint of your favorite holiday ale, and enjoy a collection of bloopers from Goose Island, Tyranena, Great Taste of the Midwest, our 25,000 Downloads Episode, Revolution, and Jesus' Pumpkin Patch. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/8057789

TTP Episode 62 - Smells Like a Beer TastingToday's special tasting on the Tap Takeover Podcast is the culmination of our thrilling listener contest for a chance to enjoy every distinct variation of Smells Like Bean Spirit that has been produced by Mikerphone Brewing. Our special guests for this episode are Joel and Ian, our contest winners, as well as our wonderful host Kyle Vetter, owner of 1840 Brewing. Stay tuned for more bottle-share contests in 2019! Grab a pint of your favorite Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit variant and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/8010557

TTP Episode 61 - Revoluton Part 2After taking a little break for Black Friday, we are back with Part 2 of our interview with Marty Scott and Aaron Keefner from Revolution Brewing! We'll finish our live tasting of the Deth By Currants, Code Switch, and VSOJ, we'll discuss the wildly popular Anti-Hero IPA and the League of Heroes Series, and we'll tackle the reasons behind the success in becoming the largest independent brewery in Illinois. Grab a can of VSOJ barrel-aged blended-barley wine and join us for the thrilling conclusion! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7724291

TTP Episode 60 - Lakefront Black Friday 2018The Tap Takeover Podcast crew returns to check in with owner Russ Klisch at Lakefront Brewing in preparation for the 2018 Black Friday Release! We have a live tasting of some side-by-side comparisons of both the 2017 & 2018 Black Friday Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, as well as the 2017 & 2018 XXX Reserve - a barrel-aged blend of the previous three years of Black Friday Stout. Plus, get some insider info on the 2018 Black Friday release! Pour yourself a glass of Black Friday Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7629080

TTP Episode 59 - Revolution Part1The Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" for a very special super-sized two part interview with Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL! We sit down with Quality & Innovation Lead Marty Scott and Specialty Beer Coordinator Aaron Keefner for a sneak-peak live tasting of their "Deep Wood Series." We'll be discussing barrel-aging and blending, the "Van Halen Culture" at Revolution, plus Breaking News about some future releases from the Deep Wood Series! Grab a can of Cafe Deth and join us . Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7568315

TTP Beer News - 11-14-18Just in time for the Revolution Deep Wood series Release this weekend, stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/14/18. Grab a can of Deth's Tar Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7566986

TTP Episode 58 - Pumpkin Patch TastingNovember is upon us and with it, a fun array of holiday flavors. Today we explore some of those flavors as we take our 2nd Annual Tour through Jesus' Pumpkin Patch! We'll be tasting pumpkin beers from Southern Tier Brewiing, Schlafly Beer, O'Fallon Brewery, Badger State, and Lakefront Brewing. Will Andy finally come around to the pumpkin beer experience, or will we ruin his one slice of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving like we did last year? Grab your favorite Pumpkin Beer beer and join us to find out. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7480676

TTP Beer News - 11-01-18Just in time to get you ready for the weekend! Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/01/18. Grab a bottle of Central Waters' Brewhouse Coffee Stout and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7410698

TTP Episode 57 - Working DraftThe Tap Takeover Podcast Crew returns to Madison, WI this week to sit down with one of the hottest new breweries of 2018. Working Draft Beer Company's head brewer, Clint Lohman, and owner Ben Feifarek tell us about some of their amazing beers and we learn about the origin of their idea to open a brewery. If you live in Madison, or if you are visiting the area, make sure to check this place out for their amazing hoppy beers! Grab a pint of Pop Culture Hazy NEIPA and join us. Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7397774

TTP Episode 56 - 25,000 Downloads TastingFor our 25,000 Downloads Celebration Episode, the Tap Takeover Podcast Crew has put together a special tasting with 4 bottles to celebrate some of our favorite milestone episodes over the past 2 years! The four brews on the taps today: a Tropical Milkshake IPA from Eagle Park Brewing, a 2016 BCBS from Goose Island, a 2017 Morning Delight from Toppling Goliath, and the Barrrel-Aged Paid Time Off from 3 Sheeps. Thanks to everyone for downloading and spending some time with us! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7318967

TTP Episode 55 - Special ReleasesThe TTP Crew presents a special beer release Saturday! First up, is Max from Eagle Park to discuss the release of their Nelson Sauvin NE IPA. Then we travel to Waunakee, WI to check out the Untitled Art/Mikerphone collab Barrel-Aged Hazelnut Stout. We sit down with Isaac Showaki from Octopi and Levi Funk from the Funk Factory Geuzeria, as well as special guests Danny and Jonny from TheFullPint.com, for a discussion about the making of a collab beer. Grab a Special Release beer and join us! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7225469

TTP Episode 54 - Oktoberfest TastingThe changing colors and the cooler nights can only mean one thing: Oktoberfest beers! The boys are back in the studio for an Octoberfest tasting, trying four Marzen style beers from Fermentorium, Mobcraft, Bell's and Sierra Nevada. Hear what the guys had to say about the 2018 offerings from these four breweries, and enjoy a little history lesson from Alex about why we celebrate Oktoberfest. Grab your favorite Oktoberfest beer and join us. Prost!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7096791

TTP Episode 53 - Pulpit RockWe've taken the Tap Takeover Podcast on a "beer-run" to visit Pulpit Rock Brewing in Decorah, IA! We sit down with head-brewers Robert Slack and Justin Teff for a live tasting of their many highly sought-after brewery creations. This week, we'll discuss Pulpit Rock's ties to the community, the advantages/challenges of brewing in small batches, and a number of shout-outs to many of Pulpit Rock's collaborators and brewing friends. Grab a can of Show and Tell Blackberry Berliner Weiss and join us! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/7063711

TTP Episode 51 - Great Taste of the Midwest EventFor everyone, the Great Taste of the Midwest feels like coming home. This is mainly due to the amazing volunteers/organizers who have performed the herculean effort of putting on this event for the past 32 years. This week on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we present our "Love Letter" to the Great Taste, featuring a number of world class brewers discussing their breweries, and their reasons for returning to Madison, WI year after year. So grab a pint of something rare and delicious, and join us for the fun!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/6986407

TTP Episode 50 - Antioch Summer Tent EventThe crew heads just south of the WI-IL border to visit Antioch Fine Wine and Liquors for their 7th Annual Summer Tent Event! We catch up with old friends like Lakefront and Only Child, and meet some new friends from Canarchy, Collective Arts, 9th Hour, Half Day, Zum Bier, and the Boot Campaign for Veterans! We also sit down with Rick from Antioch for a special tasting at the end, along with Chris, our MVP! Grab a glass of TTP/Mobcraft's Solid Non Fail Stout and join us! Cheers!/episode/index/show/taptakeoverpodcast/id/6932673